Federal Report
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In 18th century Paris, the cry "off with their heads" was directed mainly at aristocrats, many of whom had been living a little too high off the hog. In 21st century Washington, folks nominated for the chop are guilty of one heinous crime. They are taxpayers who also happen to work for the Internal Revenue Service, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 26, 2015 -
David Snell, NARFE's director of retirement services, will answer you retirement questions, and Federal Times Senior Writer Andy Medici will give us an update on the latest news on Capitol Hill. March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015 -
Does your retirement game plan have an end date? Have you figured out what you will do with 100 percent more leisure time, asks Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 25, 2015 -
Instead of a federal pay cut, politicians might want to think about giving hazard pay to lots of government workers, many of which have dangerous jobs, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 24, 2015 -
It's tough enough figuring out how much you're going to get from your federal pension, but what states are going to benefit you the most in your retirement years? Before you pack your bags, see what Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has to say.
March 23, 2015 -
Funny is a relative thing, especially when it comes to members of Congress cutting federal pay, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. It's hard sometimes to see the humor in that.
March 20, 2015 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explores the connection between federal employees, a retiring congressmen, deer hunters and Downton Abbey.
March 19, 2015 -
Host Mike Causey is joined by estate planner Tom O'Rourke who will discuss what you need to do to make sure your estate is in order. March 18, 2015
March 18, 2015 -
The issue of whether federal employees are overpaid or underpaid has been around for long time. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey turns to two feds to get their perspective on the debate.
March 18, 2015 -
For the ninth time in 19 years and the second time in 13 months, the government has run out of authority to borrow. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains what that means for your Thrift Savings Plan account.
March 17, 2015 -
The only good news -- so far -- for retirees is that the COLA escalator only goes in one direction. That is up, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 16, 2015 -
Did you hear Congress was contemplating a 8.7 percent pay cut to federal employees earning more than $100,000 a year? Don't pack your bags just yet, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 13, 2015 -
Where were you putting your retirement money during the Great Recession? asks Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 12, 2015 -
Host Mike Causey and financial planner Arthur Stein will discuss different investment strategies for the Thrift Savings Plan, and what you can do to make sure you have enough saved for retirement. March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015 -
When it comes to investing and most other things, hindsight is 20/20. Past investments in the Thrift Savings Plan may point to strategies for the future, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 11, 2015